Loved By Pollinators for Irish Gardens

What This Collection Brings to the Garden

A collection of plants chosen for flowers that can provide nectar or pollen for bees and other visiting insects across different parts of the growing season.

Pollinator-friendly plants turn ornamental planting into a reliable source of nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Mixing plants with overlapping flowering periods can keep a garden useful from early spring into autumn.

Why It Works in Irish Gardens

Ireland’s long growing season allows gardens to support pollinators for much of the year when early, mid-season and late-flowering plants are combined. A varied planting of perennials, shrubs, herbs and climbers is more valuable than relying on a single short burst of flowers.

Choosing the Right Plants

Choose a sequence of flowering plants rather than relying on one short display. A mix of flower shapes and seasons helps support a wider range of visiting insects from spring into autumn.

Planting and Care

Avoid unnecessary pesticide use and allow some seed heads and stems to remain where they provide winter structure or habitat. Deadhead selectively where it will extend flowering.